Massachusetts has been at the forefront of marijuana reform for decades. The Boston Freedom Rally, for example, attracts thousands of people every year and is the second-largest marijuana reform event in the country. Now, with the availability of recreational marijuana on the horizon, there are big legal changes and countless question marks in store as
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The Personal Injury Claim Process in Massachusetts
Every personal injury case is different, although there are some common elements in the claims process. Most injury cases stem from motor vehicle crashes, in which driver negligence contributes to a collision that results in injuries. For the purpose of providing an overview of the personal injury legal process in Massachusetts, we’ll use car accidents
Read More...Boston’s Vision Zero and Slow Streets Programs
Boston has made great strides in recent decades to improve traffic flow and reduce motor vehicle accidents, but it’s clear there is still work to be done. In 2014, the last year for which comprehensive crash data is available, 1,279 pedestrians and bicyclists required emergency medical treatment due to motor vehicle collisions. Between 2010 and
Read More...Report: Boston Home to America’s Worst Drivers (Again)
Boston drivers are the most accident-prone in the nation, according to insurance company Allstate’s 13th annual “America’s Best Drivers Report.” Of the 200 cities included in the report, eight of the 10 with the most crash-prone motorists were in the Northeast. Fellow Massachusetts cities Worcester and Springfield joined Boston in the list’s bottom five. The
Read More...Is Boston Ready for Driverless Cars?
Go Boston 2030 is the framework for the future of transportation in Boston, and one of its primary goals is the reduction of traffic accident fatalities. Many believe that a major step toward achieving that goal is a shift to driverless cars. But is Boston ready for self-driving cars? Driverless Cars Hit the Road Driverless
Read More...The Boston Area’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Thousands of traffic accidents occur in intersections each year. In fact, about 40 percent of all motor vehicle crashes occur in intersections, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). An intersection is a location where two or more roads converge, and any intersection can set the stage for potential conflicts
Read More...What Is My Case Worth?
While it is impossible to provide a value at the early stages of your case, the factors the insurance company take into consideration when evaluating a claim include the duration of your treatment, the impact if had on your activities of daily living, the limitations you have once you have reached a medical endpoint, and
Read More...What is Our Fee?
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip and Fall Cases: Our fee is one-third of your gross settlement plus costs. Costs are generally low and consist of expenses incurred in order to get the case settled, like medical records and court fees. We work on a contingent-fee basis so there is no cost to you unless we
Read More...Insurance Adjusters Owe Nothing to Claimants
Feel like your insurance adjuster is giving you the run around? Feel like the adjuster is being untruthful? Pretty certain the adjuster does not have your best interests at heart, despite the fact that it keeps promising that you are “in good hands” and they are “on your side.” Based on a recent Vermont Supreme
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